This will be the place to read about my 4 journeys as a gestational surrogate and my hectic life with 2 kiddos. I may even share some recipes from time to time. Check it out frequently for the latest happenings. :)

Friday, August 22, 2014

To all the naysayers, you were wrong. The glue behind braces does indeed stain. This was one of the reasons that I did not get clear brackets. I can't stand that my teeth look so yellow now. On the first day that I got braces, the glue was undetectable. Now, 6 weeks later, I am sad to see the glue so stained. I brush my teeth many times a day and use a Waterpik. I don't let drinks or food sit on my teeth long. My oral care has been meticulous since I became a metal mouth. Sigh... If I had clear brackets, I would be ticked right now. Glad I switched to metal just before they started to put the ceramic ones on.

{Day 1 compared to week 6}

The top is looking great and the bottom front teeth are finally moving. Interesting thing to note-It has taken me 5 1/2 weeks to finally be able to bite into something with my front teeth. It was too painful up until this point.

About Me

I am a stay-at-home Mom to 2 crazy boys and married to the best hubby ever. I went to NC State, I love to cook and I am a 3X gestational carrier/surrogate. My first surro journey was completed in 2007 (baby boy born 12/27/07), the second journey was completed in 2009 (baby girl born 03-06-09), and the third journey in 2013 (baby girl born 03-15-13). The surrogirls are sisters. I am now working on my 4th and final journey with an international couple. :)